lỗi lạc
Definition
- Adjective:
- Eminent; Distinguished; Outstanding: Used to describe a person who possesses exceptional talent, ability, or virtue, making them conspicuously superior to others and highly respected in their field.
- Remarkable; Extraordinary: Can describe achievements, services, or contributions that are of an exceptionally high and notable standard.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Ông ấy là một nhà khoa học lỗi lạc. (He is an eminent scientist.)
- Bà ấy có tài năng lỗi lạc trong lĩnh vực âm nhạc. (She has outstanding talent in the field of music.)
- Họ đã lập nên những công trạng lỗi lạc. (They performed extraordinary meritorious services.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is almost exclusively used in formal, literary, or highly respectful contexts to convey deep admiration. It is not used for everyday compliments.
- It often collocates with words denoting professions (e.g., scholar, artist, general) or abstract nouns like "talent" or "merit."
Variants and Related Words
- Kiệt xuất (adj): Preeminent; supremely outstanding. Often used similarly to but can imply being at the very peak.
- Xuất chúng (adj): Excellent; distinguished; standing out from the crowd.
Synonyms
- Eminent: High in station, rank, or esteem.
- Distinguished: Marked by excellence or distinction.
- Outstanding: Exceptionally good; standing out from others.
- Illustrious: Well-known and respected for past achievements.
Related Idioms
- Tài năng lỗi lạc: An idiom-like phrase meaning "outstanding/exceptional talent."
- Cả thế giới công nhận tài năng lỗi lạc của ông. (The whole world recognizes his exceptional talent.)
- Công lao lỗi lạc: An idiom-like phrase meaning "extraordinary merits/contributions."
- Đất nước ghi nhớ công lao lỗi lạc của vị tướng. (The country remembers the general's extraordinary merits.)